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Benjamin Walker^ an Underground worker in St. Clair Township, Bedford County.
Benjamin Walker, an aged ana respected citizen of West St. Clair township, died March 10, 1896. Aged 87 years, 6 months, and 10 days; he was born in Adams County, Pennsylvania, and came to Bedford County in 1826 and settled in St. Clair township, in which vicinity he lived until the time of his death. He was a farmer by occupation, which pursuit he followed for more than fifty years, hs.ving retired from this calling, he was appointed post master at Alum Bank, and served in this capacity for a number of years. Since then he has lived a retired life.
He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Allison, who died about twenty-five years sgo; their union was blessed with eleven children, nine sons and two daughters, eight of whom are still living; one daughter and two sons having died several years ago.
Mr. Walker was a member of the Friends church and lived a commendable life, faithfully attending to his christian duties, while health permitted. He was a great friend of the slave and aided scores of them in gaining their freedom, by ?/agoning them over the Alle¬ ghenies on their way to Canada. He was interested in

Benjamin Walker^ an Underground worker in St. Clair Township, Bedford County.
Benjamin Walker, an aged ana respected citizen of West St. Clair township, died March 10, 1896. Aged 87 years, 6 months, and 10 days; he was born in Adams County, Pennsylvania, and came to Bedford County in 1826 and settled in St. Clair township, in which vicinity he lived until the time of his death. He was a farmer by occupation, which pursuit he followed for more than fifty years, hs.ving retired from this calling, he was appointed post master at Alum Bank, and served in this capacity for a number of years. Since then he has lived a retired life.
He was united in marriage with Miss Mary Allison, who died about twenty-five years sgo; their union was blessed with eleven children, nine sons and two daughters, eight of whom are still living; one daughter and two sons having died several years ago.
Mr. Walker was a member of the Friends church and lived a commendable life, faithfully attending to his christian duties, while health permitted. He was a great friend of the slave and aided scores of them in gaining their freedom, by ?/agoning them over the Alle¬ ghenies on their way to Canada. He was interested in